Family Resource Centers

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Welcome to the May edition of the Family Resource Center newsletter! As we enter the final few weeks of the school year, we want to remind all parents/guardians, and families that there are incredible opportunities, support, and resources available to help you and your children finish the year strong and throughout the summer.

Our Family Resource Centers offer a wealth of resources, services, and classes designed to enhance and support all TUSD families and students' educational journey. Whether it's academic support, counseling services, or engaging enrichment classes, our dedicated team is committed to providing the tools and assistance necessary for your students to thrive.

Be sure to check out our schedule of classes as well as the exciting student programming opportunities that we have lined up. Let's make the most of these last weeks of the school year together!

Study Smart Tutors will be offering FREE tutoring services this summer in both Reading and Math for students. It's crucial to keep your student's skills sharp during the summer break to prevent learning loss.

Through the Achievement Tutoring Program in partnership with the District, tutoring sessions are provided free of charge to ensure that students begin the new school year with confidence and proficiency in key subjects. In addition to academic growth, students will be rewarded each week with engaging games and prizes for their attendance and participation.

REGISTER HERE or contact us at 303-771-1160 Ext 107 for any inquiries. The summer tutoring program will be held at the TUSD Family Resource Centers. Let's make this summer a season of learning and growth for your student!

June 3 - 27: Academia Huitzilin STEM Camp: Summer Learning: Tucson Unified Mexican American Student Services invites students in grades 3 -5th to join us in the unique STEM, enrichment camp from 9:00 am-1:00 pm. This a great opportunity where your student will get to explore different STEM units each week via field trips on Thursdays. Lessons include Náhuatl and Spanish science activities.

For more information call or email: (520) 232-8566 | Massdtusd@gmail.com

Pima Animal Care Center (PACC)- Is looking for foster families. What is Fostering? It’s temporarily caring for a shelter pet in your home while helping to market them for adoption. Fostering for even just two weeks helps them along in their journey to finding a forever home.

Fostering can include puppies, kittens, adult dogs, cats, and even animals with special medical or behavioral needs. Fostering helps reduce overcrowding in shelters, provides individualized care to animals, and increases an animal’s chances of adoption.

Save Lives: Fostering directly saves the lives of animals by providing them with a safe and loving environment outside of the shelter. Ready to make a difference in the lives of shelter animals this summer? Get started today, by visiting their website, stop by Pima Animal Care Center to learn more: 4000 N. Silverbell Road, Tucson, AZ 85745, or call 520- 724-5900. Foster Info

You are invited to the upcoming job fair hosted by Tucson Unified School District! Whether you are a certified professional or interested in classified positions, this event welcomes everyone looking to join the TUSD family.

Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Tucson Convention Center Exhibition Hall C (park in Lot B)
260 S. Church Ave. Tucson, AZ 85701

Register to attend the job hair HERE

At the job fair, you will have the chance to connect with school and department administrators from various locations within the district who are seeking to fill open positions. This could be your opportunity to secure an interview, receive a letter of contract assurance, or even an on-the-spot job offer!

To make the most of this event, we encourage you to create an applicant profile and apply for specific job openings that interest you before the job fair HERE. This will help you fast-track your application process and gain a better understanding of the hiring procedures.

We are eager to meet you and explore the exciting career opportunities that await at TUSD!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Are you looking to supplement your income or know someone who might be interested in becoming a tutor? Study Smart Tutors wants YOU!

Earn $40 an hour with the potential for even more! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to make a difference while boosting your earnings. Check out our detailed flyer for more information and apply now via QR code or by sending a cover letter and resume to recruiting@smarttutors.com.

Join our team of dedicated tutors and help students reach their full potential and. Also be sure share this opportunity with someone who might be interested!

Study Smart Tutors are hiring Site Coordinators at $50 an hour to oversee our summer tutoring programs that will be held at our TUSD Family Resource Centers! Check out the flyer for qualifications 👇

If you're interested, send your cover letter and résumé to recruiting@studysmarttutors.com. Join our team and make a difference! 🌟📝

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Summer Vacation?

Over the past few weeks, I have heard many comments from students that sound something like “I’m so over this semester and I can’t wait for the summer break.” We can all agree that there is A LOT going on in the month of May. When you have more than one child in your care, it can feel impossible to get through everything.

What about this mirage-like pinnacle of joy called summer vacation? Children often view this time with unbridled excitement. They imagine how much time they can spend sleeping, hanging out with friends, playing video games, and essentially feeling completely unburdened by responsibilities.

But what about you? For most parents, summer vacation brings up a whole different level of child care needs and other challenges. Are you going to try and take the family somewhere fun? Should the kids stay home all day sleeping until noon (or after?). What about summer programs and camps? You, the parent, are now facing these difficult questions and you are probably not feeling the same level of excitement as your kids.

You are in survival mode right now and that means that you will benefit from taking each day as it comes. Use a family calendar to plan your obligations so that everyone knows what is happening. Depending on your situation, you may need to divide and conquer when it comes to attending school events. Use a fair lottery-style system to decide who goes to which event and enlist extended family members to help with this.

You are one person and you cannot be everywhere! Ask family members to write down their expectations about the summer months so that you can gather to discuss realistic options. Let the kids do some research about different options to that they are participating in evaluating the cost and time involved in these activities. Being a good parent means that sometimes your kids are not happy with your decisions – and that’s okay!

Whether you require assistance due to a qualifying life event or seek guidance during a Special Enrollment Period (SEP), the knowledgeable Health Navigators at the University of Arizona Center for Rural Health are here to help.

To schedule a telephone appointment with Dina Suarez or Gabriela Sanchez, please reach out via email at dsuarez6@arizona.edu or gabrielasanchez@arizona.edu. Rest assured, their services are offered free of charge and available in English and Spanish to support a diverse range of individuals and families.

We have extended our hours of operation to better serve you. This means more time for you to access our wide range of resources and support.

*All Centers Closed for lunch 12:30pm -1:00pm daily

• May 22-23 | Closes at Noon
• May 23 | Last Day for Students
• May 24 | Closed
• May 27-31 | Closed

The Duffy Clothing Bank will close the same days as all FRCs